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TSMC, Samsung, other chip makers monitor quartz supply after hurricane shut mines

Hurricane Helene halted production at two US mines that produce most of the world’s supply of high-purity quartz, a material critical to making semiconductors.

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Farmers have a bone to pick with South Korea over dog meat ban as anger grows

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5 Chinese nationals charged with covering up midnight trip to US military site

The men, who were students in the US at the time, were spotted near Camp Grayling and later found to have photos of military vehicles.

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Camp Grayling is seen from the air in Grayling, Michigan, in July 2014. Photo: AP

South Korean prosecutors drop charges against first lady over luxury bag saga

She received the handbag and gifts but they did not relate to her official duties and no favours were given in return, prosecutors concluded.

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South Korea unveils ‘monster missile’ with warning for the North

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Hong Kong stocks hit 20-month high as China frenzy continues

Stocks jumped for a sixth straight day as gains snowballed to US$3 trillion since Beijing unveiled its biggest stimulus package in this cycle.

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‘Monster missile’ designed to outdo North Korea unveiled by South

Equipped with unparalleled destructive capabilities and a 600km range, the Hyunmoo-5 is designed to deter North Korea’s nuclear threats.

At 81, she almost became South Korea’s Miss Universe

Choi Soon-hwa missed out on the crown at the beauty pageant in Seoul on Monday – but did take home the ‘best dresser award’.

South Korea jails ex-police chief over deadly Halloween crush that killed 159

Two other police officers were also convicted of professional negligence resulting in the deaths of victims mostly in their 20s and 30s.

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A family member of one of the Halloween crush victims cries in anguish at the Seoul Western District Court. Photo: AFP

A look at Singapore’s MRT disruption and other train delays in Asia

Singapore’s recent MRT disruption, the worst in its history, highlights the challenges of managing train delays in modern Asian cities.

A barrier is placed at Clementi MRT station in Singapore following a major railway disruption. Photo: Jean Iau

Harris vs. Trump: Asia counts the cost of climate in US presidential polls

While Kamala Harris is expected to champion aggressive climate policies, a Donald Trump victory could undermine international climate agreements.

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Want gender equality in the workplace? Men must get involved

Actively involving men in crafting solutions for workplace gender equality ultimately benefits everyone, says Men for Inclusion co-founder.

BTS member Suga fined US$11,500 for drink-driving on an e-scooter

Suga rode the scooter and tripped when parking at night, then failed a police breath test to measure his blood alcohol level, his label said.

BTS member Suga has apologised for his “careless and wrong behaviour”. Photo: AP

A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets

Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.

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Asian Angle | How South Korea managed to avoid the ‘middle-income trap’ to grow its economy

Early land reform reduced income and wealth inequality, allowing South Korea to later focus on manufacturing and innovation to boost growth.

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Deepfake video of Kim’s sister dancing to parody song on balloons goes viral

The clip parodies the lyrics of a recent song by Jo Hyun-ah of the Korean group Urban Zakapa.

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Chinese consulate helping Hongkonger barred from leaving South Korean island

Woman, 67, was arrested, but not charged, after taking photos of a traditional bathhouse and its patrons despite a ‘no-photography’ rule.

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South Korea’s Jeju Island. Hong Kong officials are liaising closely with authorities in the country and China’s local consulate to better understand the case. Photo: Shutterstock

South Korea to criminalise watching or possessing sexually explicit deepfakes

South Korean police have so far handled more than 800 deepfake sex crime cases this year, compared with 156 for all of 2021.

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South Korea dangles US$75 million in incentives to get rid of dog meat for good

Farmers can also get up to US$452 for each dog they surrender, a subsidy decried as insufficient by industry groups.

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Seoul mayor faces pressure to scrap helper scheme after 2 Filipinos disappear

Trade unions want Oh Se-hoon to review the ‘irresponsible’ policy that they say could lead to rise in undocumented migrant workers.

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Filipino women participating in a pilot nanny programme arrive at Incheon airport in South Korea on August 6. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap

South Korea coach Hong denies preferential treatment claims amid fan unhappiness

Media reports say the second-time coach was picked ahead of several foreign candidates but Hong says he was assured he was the top candidate.

South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo was jeered by fans during the 0-0 draw with Palestine in a World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifier in Seoul in early September. Photo: AFP

South Korean woman dies after 92 failed hospital attempts amid doctors’ strike

The woman suffered multiple cardiac arrests and was turned away by 10 hospitals due to a shortage of doctors during the Chuseok holiday.

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Are South Korea and the Philippines forging a strategic defence partnership?

Recent discussions hint at a potential Visiting Forces Agreement, signalling a shift in defence dynamics between the two nations.

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North Korea eyes Brics membership, aligning with Russia and China

North Korea skipped the UN General Assembly for Russia-linked Brics events, but experts question the feasibility of Pyongyang gaining bloc membership.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seeks Brics membership, aligning with Russia and China. Photo: dpa

South Korea vows military response to North’s balloons, stoking escalation fears

With public safety at stake, the South’s response could include targeted actions against the balloons themselves, observers say.

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South Korean soldiers stand guard near a balloon presumably sent by North Korea in Muju in May. Photo: Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters via AP

Player lifts lid on match-fixing in Chinese football: ‘there was no escaping it’

Player, who is in his mid-30s, lifts lid on corruption and says clubs in China second tier would deliberately lose on weekly basis.

South Korea arrests trainee doctor over ‘blacklist’ of non-striking colleagues

Thousands of trainee doctors walked off the job in February to protest the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on South Korea, covering politics, economy, society, K-pop and Seoul’s relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and the United States.
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last updated:
27 September, 2024
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